Amber Murphy

Texas isn’t all flat plains and wide-open prairies. Tucked into the western and northern corners of the state…

By Amber Murphy · Jun 30

Ready for a quick climb that delivers a Texas sized payoff? At Old Baldy Park in Wimberley, just…

By Amber Murphy · Jun 30

On Plano’s Jupiter Road, a working dairy farm still preserves the simple charm of Texas’s agricultural past. Lavon…

By Amber Murphy · Jun 30

Texas stretches over 268,000 square miles, and some of the best meals you’ll ever eat aren’t waiting in…

By Amber Murphy · Jun 29

Dripping Springs, a charming Hill Country town west of Austin, just experienced a population boom that has locals…

By Amber Murphy · Jun 29

Texas isn’t just a state. It’s a mindset, a way of life, and a badge of honor that…

By Amber Murphy · Jun 29

Tucked along Lake Granbury, this small Texas gem serves up more charm than you would ever expect. Historic…

By Amber Murphy · Jun 29

Lake Livingston State Park sits about an hour north of Houston, offering something rare in East Texas: a…

By Amber Murphy · Jun 29

Texas summers hit different when you know where the real swimming spots are. While tourists crowd the usual…

By Amber Murphy · Jun 29

Deep in Southeast Texas, a wild and mysterious forest hides a secret most people never expect to find…

By Amber Murphy · Jun 29

Texas has no shortage of tourist hotspots, from Austin’s live music scene to San Antonio’s River Walk. But…

By Amber Murphy · Jun 29

Craving comfort food that feels like a warm hug with a side of old world charm? Alpine Haus…

By Amber Murphy · Jun 29

Tucked away in Rice Village, D’Amico’s Italian Market Cafe has been serving up authentic Italian flavors for over…

By Amber Murphy · Jun 29

Texas offers more than just wide-open ranches and city lights. Scattered across Hill Country valleys, lakeside bluffs, and…

By Amber Murphy · Jun 28

On the Texas Gulf Coast in Matagorda County, Palacios offers a quiet bayside escape where life moves slower,…

By Amber Murphy · Jun 28

Texas thrift culture runs deep, and scattered across its biggest cities are vintage shops that feel more like…

By Amber Murphy · Jun 28

If you love discovering bold flavors and specialty finds, Phoenicia Specialty Foods in downtown Houston is your happy…

By Amber Murphy · Jun 28

Tucked away on Halbert Lane in Waco sits a market that feels like stepping back to a simpler…

By Amber Murphy · Jun 28

Texas is famous for its wide-open spaces, but some of the best views hide on the roads less…

By Amber Murphy · Jun 28

Texas has a culture all its own, built on pride, history, and traditions that run deeper than oil…

By Amber Murphy · Jun 28

Texas river towns have a special kind of magic. Once sleepy spots along winding waterways, many have blossomed…

By Amber Murphy · Jun 28

Ready to hunt designer treasures without paying full freight? At Clotheshorse Anonymous in North Dallas, you step into…

By Amber Murphy · Jun 28

In the heart of Bandera, there’s a hidden gem many travelers pass without realizing it’s packed with local…

By Amber Murphy · Jun 28

In the small town of Mexia, Texas, the Farm House restaurant has built a loyal following that reaches…

By Amber Murphy · Jun 27

Texas is home to some of the most stunning and unusual rock formations in the country, shaped over…

By Amber Murphy · Jun 27

On San Antonio’s Nacogdoches Road, Mama’s Cafe has built its reputation on hearty comfort food, friendly service, and…

By Amber Murphy · Jun 27

Some places feel like a warm memory the moment you walk in, and Pickett House Restaurant is exactly…

By Amber Murphy · Jun 27

Texas hiking doesn’t have to mean sweating buckets or gasping for air on steep climbs. Plenty of trails…

By Amber Murphy · Jun 27

Every Saturday morning, locals and visitors flock to one of Austin’s most beloved weekend traditions tucked along the…

By Amber Murphy · Jun 27